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'P2 was the maximum we could have achieved' – Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli says there is still "a lot of work to do" at Mercedes, despite extending his championship lead at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Norris explains off-track moment behind Safety Car in Malaysia
McLaren's Lando Norris had to settle for ninth place at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the Briton having slipped backwards following a dramatic run off track during a late-race Safety Car.
What the teams said – Race day in Malaysia
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.
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Leclerc relieved with P4 after everything went ‘wrong’ in Sepang
Charles Leclerc managed to recover from last place to finish fourth in Sepang, the Ferrari driver enduring an eventful afternoon in Malaysia.
How Hadjar lost a possible podium chance in Sepang
Isack Hadjar charged from eighth on the grid and was on course for a podium in Sepang until a late battery problem derailed his chances.
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Wolff ‘not in a happy place’ after Russell Malaysia DNF
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has shared his reaction to George Russell's retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
5 betting lessons after Verstappen wins Bahrain GP
The four-time World Champion won his first race of the 2026 season at Sepang.
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All the key moments from the 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Max Verstappen scored his first win of the 2026 season during a highly eventful Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires
Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which was impacted by heavy rain, featured an entertaining crossover from intermediate tyres to slicks, and saw overtaking from start to finish – as well as a dramatic late retirement for George Russell.
Verstappen gets your vote after marathon in Malaysia
He won on Formula 1’s last visit to Sepang almost a decade ago, and there was no stopping Max Verstappen in 2026 – despite the best efforts of the Malaysian weather, which meant the race ended almost three and a half hours after its scheduled start time.
Verstappen ‘incredibly proud’ after historic Bahrain GP win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen made his return to the top step of the podium at a "hectic" Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Who gained and lost the most places at the start in Sepang?
F1 fans were treated to a show during the first lap of racing action at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, thanks to pre-race rain, a rapidly drying track surface and a host of different tyre selections.